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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 2 months after the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 matches up against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus VG-120

 VG-110 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus VG-110

 VG-120 VG-110 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VG-120

 VG-110 VG-120 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 against the VG-120.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and VG-120.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
24
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
57
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (170 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
27
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (170 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (27mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus VG-110Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus VG-110 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $190